Yesterday morning, we finally got the call we've been waiting for....
About 2 weeks ago, we were in Waikiki and Mitch got a call from Hawaiian Airlines for an interview! After some serious testing and interviews, it's been pins and needles...waiting in anticipation for the results. And just yesterday morning, we found out that he got it! In about a week, he'll be off for some more training with a brand new company, flying brand new airplanes! Jet planes! :) (he's been flying turbo prop planes at Island Air)
It's odd how all of Mitch's career changes have always coincided with a major change/addition to our family. Mitch began flight instructing right before we got married, and just when I was about to give birth to Kela, he got a call from Island Air and began his commercial flying career. Then about the time Anna was born, he upgraded to the larger airplanes at Island Air, which meant better pay! He upgraded to Captain last summer and just as we were thinking of creating the addition to our home, he was able to upgrade to instructor at Island Air. Which was an incredible boost in our pay and allowed us to afford to pay for all the construction costs! And now as we are preparing to welcome our third little girl, he has (finally) gotten on with Hawaiian Airlines...pending his passing of training, of course! We are so excited for him and know he'll do great! Although, this does mean a significant cut in our income (pilots always start at the bottom and have to work their way up...regardless of experience. It's all about seniority within the company), it does mean that he is finally where he has always wanted to be, and we are able to stay here in Hawaii for good! Horray for Daddy!! We are so proud of you~
25 May 2008
hawaiian...here we come!!!
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Wow! CONGRATULATIONS! That's awesome! We are so happy for you guys!
That is so cool, congrats! Good luck with the new company! Speaking of baby #3, have you thought of a name yet? Just wondering.
Congratulations Seavey's! Isnt it nice to know that you get to stay put permanently? Way to go Mitch on getting his dream job! Im curious as to the name too....
I suppose with (hopefully!) less than 10 weeks to go, we should be narrowing our name search down. I've sort of put it in the back of my mind lately. We toss several names around and when baby comes out, we decide what fits. So...nothing solid yet. I'll take any suggestions! :)
Congrats. It sounds like you have come a long way - great job. I wish you all the happiness.
Yay! Congrats Mitch and Yumi...how exciting. Hawaiian is the way to go...LOL!!!
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